Perfectly logical conclusions but this analysis entirely ignores HAL's history. The ALH was designed without Russian input (was mostly from Germany) and HAL's design philosphy has followed from there- the LUH and LCH are both ALH derivatives. One can but assume the ALH/LCH/LUH experience will have a great impact on the proposed IMRH and by extension will be modelled mostly on an European/Western ethos.

If the ALH had been a Russian design deriviative then I would have agreed with you but this isn't how ir worked out.

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Totally agree - Speaking of European influence, doesn't IMRH look like Eurocopter EC725, with its 5 blade main motor etc similarity, with improved engine for higher service ceiling.

They made the LUH in a short time & are planning to get it certified by 2018 end.

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Even I wish that the IMRH be ready by 2025....But this is uncharted territory for HAL... Indigenous Design, Development and Production of a 13T MTOW craft will throw many unknown challenges....I wish they do it quickly...

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After developing ALH and Rudras and LCH's....The LUH wasn't that difficult of a job...Still there might as well be a delay of couple of years...And it's still not complete yet it's just had a 'test flight' (15 Minutes in the air)...We never know when the next glitch or delay is....

Anyway...I am sure we will see the IMRH on production in 2030 and in full fledged service inn 2032-2035....All he best to HAL.....

Even I wish that the IMRH be ready by 2025....But this is uncharted territory for HAL... Indigenous Design, Development and Production of a 13T MTOW craft will throw many unknown challenges....I wish they do it quickly...

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After developing ALH and Rudras and LCH's....The LUH wasn't that difficult of a job...Still there might as well be a delay of couple of years...And it's still not complete yet it's just had a 'test flight' (15 Minutes in the air)...We never know when the next glitch or delay is....

Anyway...I am sure we will see the IMRH on production in 2030 and in full fledged service inn 2032-2035....All he best to HAL.....

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You forget co-development & co-production of possible 5 future helo version with USA, if it progresses, may also be ready by 2030s.
Lets see what future brings in. Anyway bestofluck to HAL

Even I wish that the IMRH be ready by 2025....But this is uncharted territory for HAL... Indigenous Design, Development and Production of a 13T MTOW craft will throw many unknown challenges....I wish they do it quickly...

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Fully agreed, the IMRH will be a signifcant step for HAL but I still think it will be ready by 2027.

The LUH wasn't that difficult of a job...Still there might as well be a delay of couple of years...And it's still not complete yet it's just had a 'test flight' (15 Minutes in the air)...We never know when the next glitch or delay is....

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The LUH has logged over a dozen hous, the first offical flight was just for the media/VVIPs, it had been flying much before that event. The TD-2 will soon be flying and barring major glitches will get FOC in 2018. The LUH is a very simple product and thus won't require the extensive testing seen with the LCH.

You forget co-development & co-production of possible 5 future helo version with USA, if it progresses, may also be ready by 2030s.
Lets see what future brings in. Anyway bestofluck to HAL

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IMRH is totally de-linked from any such project.

All that exists is an MoU with the Americans and I wouldn't place too much hope in ever seeing this come to anything substantial. If you'll remember India also had a MoU to be part of the JLTV- what became of that?

Well if they have the military orders in the bag they think it's best to target potential buyers ie civlians, not a very succesful strategy so far though.

+ by the way, Pawan Hans is in talks with HAL to order 10 ALH MK.3 with these "luxery" interiors.

++ the LUH may be able to seize a sizeable chunk of the civlian market in India if the price point is right. The ALH was never going to do it by being on the heavier side of the light catergory and being twin engined. The LUH could seriously clean up (being light weight, no frills and single engined).